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Albany State Women’s Hoops News: Yasmine Fairchild promoted to full-time assistant

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Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Albany State University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Todd Triplett has announced the promotion of Yasmine Fairchild to full-time Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, effective April 13, 2026. Fairchild, a proud Albany State alumna and former student-athlete, joined the Golden Rams staff during the 2025–26 season in a part-time role and has quickly established herself as a rising coach with strong ties to the program. A native of Lawrenceville, Georgia, she earned her degree in Health and Human Performance and has plans to pursue her master’s degree. During her undergraduate career,…

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Southern v Alabama State moved to Legion Field

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The City of Birmingham is set to host a marquee football matchup at historic Legion Field during the 2026 season, following approval from the Birmingham City Council. The event will feature a highly anticipated clash between the Southern Jaguars and the Alabama State Hornets on Saturday, August 29th. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin expressed appreciation for the council’s support, noting the city’s continued rise as a destination for major sporting events. He also emphasized that hosting this game represents a significant achievement not only…

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Norfolk State taken to woodshed by Wagner, 15-2

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Image via Nick Sutton Courtesy of Noah Schlekeway, Assistant SID , Norfolk State University 2 NORFOLK 15 Winner WAGNER Team R H E NORFOLK 2 7 2 WAGNER 15 17 0 W: Colin Trizuto (3-2) L: Blakeney, Ethan (3-3) AUGUSTA, N.J. — The Norfolk State baseball team dropped a 15-2 decision in seven innings to Wagner on Friday afternoon at Skylands Stadium in Augusta, N.J. Norfolk State fell to 12-18 overall and 9-7 in Northeast Conference play, while Wagner improved to 12-17 (10-6 NEC). Ethan Blakeney (3-3) took the loss after starting on the mound for the Spartans,…

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Norfolk State softball concludes road trip against Coppin State

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Image via Nick Sutton/ Kineticstills.com The Norfolk State softball team hits the road for the final three games of a seven-game road trip, traveling to Baltimore to face Coppin State in MEAC play.  FOLLOW ALONG Fans can follow the action via live stats on Coppin State’s website.  THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE Saturday, April 11 – at Coppin State (DH) | 1 & 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12 – at Coppin State | 12 p.m. ABOUT NORFOLK STATE Norfolk State enters the weekend at 18-14 overall and 8-4 in MEAC play after going 1-2 at South Carolina State and…

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FAMU Football hit with NCAA APR Penalties , slapped with postseason ban

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Courtesy of FAMU Athletics Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced today that its football program has received Level Two Academic Progress Rate (APR) penalties from the NCAA for the 2026 football season, which include practice restrictions and ineligibility for postseason competition during the 2026 season. President Marva B. Johnson, J.D. and the university’s leadership are committed to addressing the structural conditions that contributed to this outcome and to building the academic infrastructure our student-athletes deserve. “Florida A&M holds its student-athletes to the same standard of excellence we hold every Rattler,” said…

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Tennessee State’s Quincy Robert nabs first collegiate win and earns Golfer of the Week honors

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Courtesy of Ella Clark, Coordinator – Communications & Creative Content Tennessee State men’s golfer Quincy Robert has been named Golfer of the Week following his standout performance at the TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate, earning the first weekly honor of his collegiate career and marking the program’s first Golfer of the Week selection since 2023. Robert captured co-medalist honors at the tournament, finishing atop the leaderboard at 5-under par to secure his first collegiate victory. Competing on Tennessee State’s home course at Hermitage Golf Course – Presidents Reserve, Robert delivered consistent play across…

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Bethune-Cookman baseball shocks LSU 10-7

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Image via Romeo T. Guzman Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman Athletics 10 Winner BCUBB 7 LSU Team R H E BCUBB 10 12 3 LSU 7 11 2 W: Barroso, Andris (2-3) L: Santiago Garcia (1-1)  S: Zambrano, Jean Carlos (1 BATON ROUGE, La. — The Wildcats’ offense rose to the challenge Tuesday night with 10 runs on 12 hits to pick up a huge 10-7 road win over No. 24 LSU at Alex Box Stadium. The victory is Bethune-Cookman’s first over a ranked opponent since 2017, with the last regular season win coming in 2014. LSU (22-12, 6-6) struck first…

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Albany State’s Tranisha Parker recognized as Top 10 Freshman hitter

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image via Albany State Softball Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Albany State freshman softball standout Tranasia Parker is gaining national recognition as one of the top players in her class. The NCAA has named her one of the Top 10 Freshman Hitters Lighting It Up in Division II Softball, as highlighted in a feature released on March 28, 2026. A native of Gray, Georgia, and a graduate of Jones County High School, Parker has made an immediate impact in her first season with the Lady Golden Rams, emerging as one of the…

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Demetria Frank named Bethune-Cookman women’s head basketball coach

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Courtesy of BCU Athletics Bethune-Cookman University Vice President for Athletics Reggie Theus announced today the appointment of Demetria Frank as Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Frank becomes the eighth head coach in program history. “This is an exciting day for Bethune-Cookman Athletics,” Theus said. “We are thrilled to welcome back one of our most accomplished alumni to lead our women’s basketball program into a new era. Demetria Frank aligns with our mindset and goal of building a Championship Culture, bringing with her a true love for our program and our university.…

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Bowie State names Bryan Wilson interim men’s basketball coach

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Courtesy of Bowie State Athletics The Department of Athletics at Bowie State University has elevated longtime associate head coach Bryan Wilson to interim head coach of the Bulldogs men’s basketball program as the university begins a national search for its next head coach. The appointment follows the retirement announcement of former head coach Darrell Brooks, who stepped away from the program in February 2026. Wilson steps into the role after 12 seasons on the Bowie State coaching staff, including the past 11 as Associate Head Coach. A former Bulldog standout, Wilson brings extensive…

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